Short Films
SHORT FILMS: LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found: a loved one is lost, a new friend is made, a childhood is lost
and then refound. Both lost and found—people, places, belongings, states of
being—are a persistent presence in our lives, and make life both challenging and
rich. Join us for a collection of films about loss and discovery in a wide range of
circumstances: sweet, smart, touching and familiar.
Pierre: A Hole with a View
• Directed by Dan Brown.
This film follows the misadventures of a mouse as he deals with his longing for a beautiful human
woman. (7 min.) Audience Award for Best Short at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Pie ’n Burger
• Directed by Clare Sera.
Holly waits on tables while waiting for her life to begin. One night a stranger with offbeat charm takes a
seat in her section, changing her life forever. (20 min.) Official Selection, Spritual Cinema Circle.
Cutlass
• Directed by Kate Hudson.
Actress Kate Hudson directed this short film about a woman who remembers what it’s like to want
something really, really badly. The excellent cast includes Dakota Fanning, Virginia Madsen, Kurt
Russell, Kristen Stewart, Chevy Chase and Sarah Roemer. (16 min.)
Photograph of Jesus
• Directed by Laurie Hill.
An employee of a photo archive describes some of the most unusual requests for photographs he has
had to deal with, as an amusing assortment of images is rought to life through animation. (7 min.) Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival; Animation Grand Jury Prize, Seattle International Film Festival.
Peep Show
• Directed by Charlie Call.
A straight-laced woman uncovers a surprising source of pleasure. (8 min.) Film Festival multi-award
winner: Austin, U.S. Comedy Arts, WorldFest Houston, Hamptons International, Breckenridge, Hawaii.
Dandelion Dharma
• Directed by Veronica DiPippo.
A karmic comedy about three mysterious, eccentric ladies and how their intimate life stories of
passion, adventure and survival inspire a young woman to come to terms with love and loss. (27
min.) Winner, Audience Award, Palm Springs International ShortFest.
Charlie Thistle
• Directed by David Spring.
Charlie Thistle dreams of a better world. Alas, he works at the Department of Normality, where
change isn’t tolerated. (14 min.) Audience Favorite, Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival;
Director’s Choice Award, Sedona International Film Festival.
2010
Mendocino Film Festival |